Futsal

Men playing futsal for their countries, Argentina (white) and Brazil (yellow).

Futsal is a sport that is like association football. It is played inside by two teams with five players each. Its name is short for futebol de salao, which means 'room football' in the Portuguese language, or fútbol de sala, which is the same in the Spanish language. The game is most popular in South American countries, like Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. However, it is played in every other country.

The pitch is between 38 and 42 metres long and between 20 and 25 metres wide. This is shorter and narrower than football. The pitch is man-made and smooth, not grass like football. The halves of the game are both twenty minutes long, shorter than football. Players who break the rules can get yellow or red cards.